This conference was held on 14 and 15 May 2019, at the University of Stirling.
It generated focussed discussion on the ontologies, epistemologies and ethics of undertaking heritage research drawing on big data.
Organised by Chiara Bonacchi (University of Stirling), Rodney Harrison (UCL Institute of Archaeology), Daniel Pett (Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge)
PROGRAMME
13 May
17.30 Registration and networking drinks open to all delegates, Enterprise Zones 1/2, Main library
19.00 Dinner reserved for speakers, Stirling Court Hotel
14 May
Lecture Theatre B3, Cottrell Building
8.30 Welcome coffee and registration
9.00 Welcome from Professor Leigh Sparks
9.15 Introduction: Chiara Bonacchi, Rodney Harrison, Daniel Pett
Chair: Dr Chiara Bonacchi, University of Stirling
9.30 Opening keynote by Professor Richard Rogers, University of Amsterdam
10.30 Coffee break
10.45 Session 1: Researching heritage through ‘big’ data (Chair: Prof Rodney Harrison, UCL)
Dollar$ and value in heritage: what people want on eBay, Dr Mark Altaweel, University College London
12.15 Discussant time with Professor Rodney Harrison, UCL
12.30 Lunch
13.15 Session 2: Collecting ‘big’ heritage data (Chair: Dr Hana Morel, UCL)
14.45 Coffee break
15.00 Session 3: Curating arts and heritage through ‘big’ data (Chair: Daniel Pett, Fitzwilliam Museum)
17.15 Final discussion moderated by Daniel Pett, Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge
17.30 Closing remarks by Dr Chiara Bonacchi, University of Stirling